Bostanov recalls 2018: Nurmagomedov's kindness during UFC 223 title win

Azamat Bostanov has shared detailed memories from eight years ago when Khabib Nurmagomedov won the UFC lightweight championship at UFC 223 in Brooklyn. Bostanov, now a fighter manager, was then starting his YouTube career and witnessed the infamous Conor McGregor-Artem Lobov altercation. Despite manager Ali Abdelaziz initially telling Bostanov to stay away, Nurmagomedov welcomed him, saying 'This is our guy, he's just doing his work.' After the victory over Al Iaquinta, Nurmagomedov patiently took photos with everyone despite exhaustion and even draped his championship belt over Bostanov's shoulder. The story highlights Nurmagomedov's consistent humility and generosity with fans and media throughout his career. Years later, Nurmagomedov still recognized Bostanov on the street and offered him a ride, demonstrating his unchanged character despite fame.